Restaurant Cancún Amsterdam — Restaurant in Amsterdam

The restaurant itself is nice, terrace too. However, the service was quite possibly the worst I have ever come across. The staff is nice but completely unaware of what’s going on. Sunday evening, 3 tables for dinner (others just for drinks), good but extremely loud music - to the point where I have to basically shout across the 2 person table.

We ordered 2 cocktails and they took so long to come, a waitress came over with menus thinking we hadn’t ordered yet.

Food is either stunning or terrible. Octopus appetizer was the size of a middle finger and overcooked to high hell. Dorado ceviche and bavette tacos great but completely under-seasoned. After trying to signal to 3 members of staff, I had to walk up to the bar and break up a full-on conversation between colleagues to have salt and pepper.

We ordered mains with everything else from the very beginning, it took about 50 mins for 2 steaks and fries to come after having waited about 30 for starters (again, not many tables for dinner and we were the first to order but last to get our food), I genuinely believe that if we hadn’t asked the waiter for an update it would have taken longer (he was apologetic but I had to go back up to the bar to ask him for an update on the update). We ordered empanadas in the meantime because we were starving. Meat was great, fries were completely undercooked to the point where we just gave up and didn’t even want a re-fire. Empanadas came later somehow, and we had them for “dessert” basically.

Apart from this, all members of staff are continuously talking amongst themselves. With the not so rare sighting of bartenders literally scrolling on their phones for minutes at a time in plain view.

Funny enough, asking for the bill, receiving it and paying only took about 1 minute. I’ve never regretted spending 157€ more than I have tonight.

Great concept and ok good but I really thought we’d enjoy this place, quite...

Elegant, stylish, modern, tasteful. I have been looking for a restaurant that combined artisan cocktails, creative and tasteful dishes and fine-dining experience in a laid-back way. This is definitely @larette_amsterdam ❤️ I have fallen for each piece I have eaten here; starting with the fantastic sourdough bread, then the harmoniously crafted entries and the incredible short rib along with the leek and aubergine that could compete with the main. Let's say AMEN for the man behind the bar who has created and prepared amazing set of cocktails. I am really amazed by the drinks menu, especially because the cocktails section is incredibly wide, from most-loved traditionals to signature house blends. It captures your heart the minute you see the location, just by a canal and sitting by the window, you can't help but feel romantic. The interior is gorgeously decorated and branded with great attention to details but it is so subtle that it doesn't bother you, instead it is artistic. The food is also influenced by this artistic spririt. From the tableware to cutlery, from drinks to food garnishing, everything is on point. The service is incredible, handsome people attending to your dining experience with great care, what more can I ask for? I have marked Larette with a big heart on my map, I can't wait for my next evening of dining and...

Not Quite the Fiesta We Hoped For

We were excited to try this place, expecting some great Mexican flavors, but it ended up being more of a letdown than a let’s-go-back. The menu had plenty of options, but nothing really stood out—so much so that we somehow ended up ordering three burgers instead of anything remotely Mexican. That probably says a lot.

The food itself wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t memorable either. Portions were on the smaller side, especially for the price, and while the flavors were fine, they didn’t exactly transport us anywhere special. It was more “generic restaurant” than “authentic Mexican.” I was shocked and gagged when we ordered a side salad for 5 euros and it was served in a small cup ore egg holder. The steak was good (a standout performance amongst the rest).

Another big miss of the night was the service on drinks. We waited so long for them that we started to wonder if they were squeezing the limes by hand in the back. When they finally arrived, they were decent but not really worth the wait.

Overall, it wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either. If you’re looking for a truly good Mexican spot, this probably isn’t it. But if you just need a meal and aren’t too picky about authenticity, and have money to throw into a fire pit,...